Down 15%, Is Tesla Stock a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity Right Now?

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares are little changed this year and are 15% lower than their all-time high. It's a disappointing performance, but is the stock's decline a buying opportunity, or is it the beginning of a downward trend? Here's a look at two significant factors to consider before answering this question.The first is that the slump in Tesla's share price this year coincides with the company's electric vehicle (EV) sales falling short of expectations. However, it's not just an issue of sales; Tesla's profit margins and cash flow have also declined, which encouraged the bears to sell the stock. The decline in these metrics raises questions about whether its margins, cash flow, and dominant market share in EVs will allow the company to stay ahead of the competition. It suggests that Tesla may struggle to achieve the scale needed to reduce production costs, which could diminish its competitive advantage.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool